November 8th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Noted British sneaker supplier Offspring collaborated with Vans a little over a year ago on two low-key Era CA colorups and now have five different exclusives spread across two different classic silos. The Vans ‘Color Pop’ pack includes tonally-piped Chukkas on the eve of their 45th birthday and a duo of Sk8-His, a style that itself is approaching the big 3-5. Click through to see how the leather laces (and heel tabs on the Chukkas) give these rich suede designs an extra boost and expect them in stock at Offspring in the coming weeks.
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April 22nd, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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London-based boutique Offspring has collaborated with Converse several times over the past few years, the results ranging from traditional designs like 2010′s ‘Clean Crafted Pack’ to wilder designs like the All Star Hi 2 Straps that came with matching toys. This new drop is firmly in the former category, this Offspring x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ’Trade Craft’ trio a similarly upscale group whose handcrafted look underlines the quality of their rich suede or tumbled leather uppers. Click though for more shots of the navy, burgundy and grey pairs after the jump, then grab yours straight from Offspring‘s e-store.
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September 29th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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The Vans Era has been around for parts of five decades and released in countless colorways, but this latest collaborative effort has gotta be in the top 10% when it comes to sheer visible quality. The UK’s Offspring applied supple navy blue leather and soft silver suede to the uppers of these Era 59s that, along with leather laces and a kid leather sockliner, gives this two-pack a premium finish few can match. Both of these are sufficiently neutral to be your go-to kicks this fall and into the winter, so click through to see more angles and pick them up straight from Offspring.
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